So here’s the thing. Breastfeeding? It was kinda horrific for me.
Eleven years ago, my daughter was born three weeks early. Not premature, but tiny and without the sucking reflex. However, I knew the value of breast milk. I determined...
February is National Children's Dental Health Awareness month. If you have a little one, maybe you haven't taken them in for their first teeth cleaning yet, or maybe you've been wondering when you should take them, or where you should...
Last year we shared with you a playlist to make sure that The Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald aren't the only songs getting stuck in your head! Believe me, we've been there - humming "alllll thruuuuu the townnnnn"...
I love all things holiday & I am a Pinterest addict, so I was super excited to find this simple (& inexpensive) project to do for Valentine's Day with my little guy.
The first project I did with my little man was...
School's back in session.
I’m a teacher. I’m a momma, too.
Communicating effectively with your child’s teacher is paramount to have a successful school experience for your little ones. The following suggestions may help create healthy dialogue with your child's teacher!
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I’m not a very creative mom and I’m truly lacking when it comes to entertaining and educating my kids. It isn’t instinctual for me to take everyday moments and create learning opportunities that are fun and engaging (e.g. while...
I always knew I wanted 3 kids. I came from a family of 3 and have a sister and a brother. I wanted two girls and a boy, in that order. So far, I’m on track and have 2...
My little guy was due on January 7th and I thought, perfect! He will be here after the holiday craziness is over...
But on Christmas Eve of 2004, I woke up at 3:30 AM feeling horrible. Sure enough, I was...
We’re expecting! But for a while, we didn’t know what we were expecting. We’ve had two precious kids and we’ve had two miscarriages. This fifth pregnancy could've been kid three or miscarriage three. Either way, it was going to...
As Thanksgiving approaches and the little ones are at home for their holiday break, creating crafts is a great way to keep them busy. I know my girls love creating arts & crafts, plus it makes wonderful Thanksgiving decorations!
Here's...
When I was six months pregnant, I thought I had the whole child care arrangement handled for my little bundle of joy. My hubby and I had opted to go with an in-home provider, who came with glowing recommendations...
It’s the weekend and for once, we have no sports or birthday party commitments. To some this would be a blessing, but with two kids under three, my family needs action or someone’s gonna get hurt! If you can...
We must accept that death is a part of life, but explaining it to children can be difficult.
As a parent I have often thought of how I would explain the topic of death and loss to my children. Up...
Let's face it, pregnancy is not all glowing skin, eating whatever you want and treasuring every moment you have being a baby incubator. Its tough, its tiring, it wrecks havoc on your body. It may be one of the...
I’m an immigrant. My son is a first-generation American who happens to be of both Salvadoran and South Indian descent, a unique mish-mash for sure. Both of these traditions are rich, vibrant and a significant thread in the fabric...
Orlando Mom Guide to Berry Picking
Berry picking is a family favorite around here, and for good reason! We get to spend time outside in the beautiful Orlando weather and...
